Webinars SET B - Grade 1-2 - Sunday@5:45-6:45pm EST-Recording Webinar 2

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The Mask and Guru webinar focused on teaching students how to compare and order objects, an important skill for upcoming math competitions. The session began with guidelines for participation, emphasizing independent problem-solving, muting microphones, and submitting answers via polls since the session was recorded and few live interactions were possible. Parents were advised not to assist students, echoing real competition conditions where questions are not explained.<br /><br />The lesson reinforced the four-step problem-solving method: carefully reading and understanding the question (including clues and hidden info), planning a solution strategy (such as guess and check, working backward), executing the plan with written steps (preferably not mental math), and reviewing answers before submission. Pencil and sketch paper were recommended to aid problem visualization.<br /><br />The main content involved solving "Compare and Order" problems commonly found in Math Kangaroo contests. Students learned to identify keywords (bigger, smaller, taller, shorter, more, less) and use logic and drawings to sequence items correctly. Several examples were solved together, moving from easier three-point questions to more complex four- and five-point problems requiring multiple reasoning steps.<br /><br />Throughout, emphasis was placed on carefully interpreting clues, disregarding distractors (e.g., ±0), and organizing information visually when helpful. Students were encouraged to practice full-length tests under timed conditions to build stamina and familiarity.<br /><br />The session concluded positively, with most students answering correctly and showing good problem-solving habits. Future lessons will cover advanced topics like spatial reasoning. The webinar reiterated the value of independent practice, logical thinking, and careful analysis to excel in math competitions.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

compare and order

problem-solving method

math competitions

independent problem-solving

logical reasoning

keyword identification

visual problem solving

timed practice

spatial reasoning